New Zealand rugby team takes over Chicago ahead of Gallagher Cup

CHICAGO (WGN) – At Pioneer Court in downtown Chicago, a rugby-style takeover was in full effect. A week ahead of their game ...
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The Haka

One of the most widely known haka is "Ka Mate" composed by Ngāti Toa chief Te Rauparaha around 1820. Today, it is frequently performed by New Zealand sports teams and individuals when travelling ...

Ireland made rugby history with controversial reaction to New Zealand haka

Ireland are set to take on New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago and the country previously devised an original reaction to the haka in 1989 ...

Ireland broke rugby protocol with controversial reaction to New Zealand haka

Ireland are preparing to take on New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago in their Autumn International fixture and the team ...

New Zealand rallies with three late tries to beat Ireland 26-13 at Soldier Field

Tries in the last quarter by Tamaiti Williams, Wallace Sititi and Cam Roigard have carried New Zealand to a 26-13 win over a combative Ireland in front of 65,000 mostly Irish fans at Chicago’s Soldier ...

New Zealand come from behind to gain revenge in Chicago on Ireland

Three tries in the final 20 minutes helped a disjointed New Zealand to come from behind to beat Ireland 26-13 in Chicago on Saturday and exact revenge for their 2016 meeting in the city when they lost ...